Five Topics You Don't Discuss With Pregnant Women

Once a woman's bun in the oven is visible, people assume any and all topics are up for chatting. While the expectant lady may be showcasing her growing baby bump, it isn't an open invitation for unsolicited advice or conversation. Whether you're a friend, family member or complete stranger, here are five topics to avoid if you don't want to get on the mama-to-be's bad side!

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5 years

What is up!

5 years

Wazzup! Bored in class here, decided to introduce myself.
Umm so like does anyone know how to browse just about any site easily while at school?

5 years

Do you ever use blogs for guidance on finding hotels?
I ran across this hotel blog and wasn't sure what to think.
Should I trust it, or do you recommend any other sites?

5 years

As for me, everything is fully satisfied.

5 years

Can discuss this subject in another place, why blog foul.

5 years

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5 years

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Thank you! I would now go on this blog every day!

5 years

I had my baby very prematurely, and when some people heard this news, they'd say, "Oh..." and fall silent. It was as though I had just admitted doing some horrible thing! I started saying, "and she's doing fine" just to keep that from happening. I wanted to scream, "Hey! It's not my fault!"

5 years

OMG..so many people ask me how much weight I have gained. I mean, really? Do you ask a non-pregnant woman that? I mean to me its the same..beecause its the amount I want to lose and amount I will still be carrying after I dont have the baby inside anymore!

Oh yes, my MIL (God rest her soul) was famous for asking me how much I weighed... had the nerve to tell me to get on a scale in her room! I had the popular saying "Are you having twins/triplets??" Every friend that was in nursing school tried to diagnose me with every possible pregnancy ailment! So annoying... just let us be beautifully round & happy!

5 years

These may indeed sound like common sense but I am constantly amazed at how many people- good friends and otherwise ask me how much weight I've gained. I would NEVER ask someone who isn't pregnant this question so I'm not sure how people make the leap and all of a sudden consider it appropriate....
The unsolicited advice and physical commentary have also been overwhelming. If I'm not asking, don't offer! I just think that most people can not get beyond themselves and their own experiences.

5 years

and the 'have you thought about an abortion?'-question.
i want to hit people that ask me this...

Pretty much all the comments are rude it's hard enough being pregnant without people asking you stupid things.

6 years

After I had my DS, who was three months early, I was on my way to the NICU to visit. A woman walking into the hospital looks at me and said " You're about to go any moment aren't you?" I thinking to myself wow I only carried him for six months how big am I? So if you are not 100% certain do us all a favor and keep your lips together.

Another piece of related advice - don't make pregnancy comments to women who aren't actually pregnant! A non-pregnant friend of mine - who struggles with health and weight issues - was mortified when once asked by a sales assistant when she was due. Awkward! So unless you're 100% certain a person is pregnant, avoid that particular topic of conversation.

It's not something discussed, but why must people come up and touch your belly??? I hated that when I was pregnant. Um, excuse me, ma'am, but you have huge boobs. Do you want me to just come up and start grabbin?? Didn't think so.